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Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world, the University of Wollongong is located in New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the coast of the Pacific Ocean and boasts 17 seasonally-patrolled local beaches. Wollongong has an active arts scene with a strong presence of music and theatre. This is also where the Buddhist temple Nan Tien is located, it is claimed that this is the largest temple in the Southern Hemisphere.

The university has just over 28,000 students, and hosts a range of sports activities including rugby and a wide range of clubs to become involved with. Volunteering is also widely encouraged.